Do not miss the opportunity to take this Postgraduate certificate with us and you will notice how every day you will be better able to help your students" 

The main objectives of the Postgraduate certificate in Data Collection and Measurement Techniques and Instruments in Educational Research are to promote and strengthen the skills and abilities of teachers, taking into account the most current tools for teaching. This is done in such a way that the teacher is able to inspire their students with the motivation they need in order to continue their studies and to feel drawn to scientific research.
 
This Postgraduate certificate provides teachers with an overview of the fundamental knowledge in the field of teaching and the best way to guide and orient students in their day-to-day work.  

This program stands out for its order and distribution of theoretical material, guided practical examples in all its modules, and motivational and explanatory videos. Allowing a simple and clear study on educational research.  

In this way, the main methodologies in the field of educational research will be explained to the student, starting from the measurement process, the collection of information with quantitative techniques, the process of construction and analysis of tests, or the interpretation of the scores of this type of tests, among other aspects. 

A high-level program that will become a process of improvement, not only professionally, but also personally. This challenge is one of TECH Global University’s social commitments: to help highly qualified professionals train and develop their personal, social and professionals skills throughout the course of their studies.  

Not only does it cover the theoretical knowledge offered, but it also shows another way of studying and learning, one which is more organic, simpler and more efficient. TECH works to keep you motivated and to develop a passion for learning within you. And it will push you to think and develop critical thinking.  

 Expand your knowledge through this Postgraduate certificate in Data Collection and Measurement Techniques and Instruments in Educational Research. It will allow you to improve your CV and the way you deliver your lessons" 

This Postgraduate certificate in Data Collection and Measurement Techniques and Instruments in Educational Research contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:  

• Case studies presented by experts in educational research
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Computer Resources in Educational Research
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection

This Postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Data Collection and Measurement Techniques and Instruments in Educational Research, you will obtain a qualification endorsed by TECH" 

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of innovation in education, who bring their work experience to this training, as well as renowned specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professor will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by recognized experts, with great experience in Data Collection and Measurement Techniques and Instruments in Educational Research  

If you want to train with the best teaching methodology and multimedia, this is your best option"

This program is 100% online, which will allow you to balance your professional work with your private life, while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The structure of the contents has been designed by the best professionals in the field of Educational Research, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed and studied, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to teaching. 

We have the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. We offer you the best, at the best price" 

Module 1. Data Collection Techniques and Instruments and Measurement

1.1. Measurement in Research

1.1.1. Introduction
1.1.2. What Do we Want to Measure?
1.1.3. Subject Measurement Process
1.1.4. Psychometry

1.2. Collection of Information using Quantitative Techniques: Observation and Surveys

1.2.1. Introduction
1.2.2. Observation

1.2.2.1. Theoretical Framework and Categories of Observation

1.2.3. The Survey

1.2.3.1. Material for Conducting a Survey
1.2.3.2. Survey Research Design

1.3. Collection of Information with Quantitative Techniques: the tests

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. Test Concept
1.3.3. Item Generation Process
1.3.4. Testing by Area: Performance; Intelligence and Aptitude; Personality, Attitudes and Interests

1.4. Collection of Information with Quantitative Techniques: Scaling Methods

1.4.1. Introduction
1.4.2. Concept of Attitude Scales
1.4.3. Thurstone Method

1.4.3.1. Method of Paired Comparisons

1.4.4. Likert Scale
1.4.5. Guttman Scale

1.5. Test Construction Process

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. Item Scaling Process

1.5.2.1. Item Generation Process
1.5.2.2. Information Gathering Process
1.5.2.3. Scaling Process in the Strict Sense

1.5.3. Scale Evaluation Process

1.5.3.1. Item Analysis
1.5.3.2. Scale Dimension
1.5.3.3. Scale Reliability
1.5.3.4. Scale Validity

1.5.4. Subjects' Scores on the Scale

1.6. Analysis of Test Items

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. Classical Test Theory (Spearman, 1904)
1.6.3. Test Reliability
1.6.4. The Concept of Validity
1.6.5. Evidence of Validity

1.7. Reliability of the Instrument

1.7.1. Introduction
1.7.2. Definition of Reliability
1.7.3. Reliability by Test-Retest or Repeatability Method
1.7.4. Reliability by the Alternate or Parallel Shape Method
1.7.5. Reliability Through Internal Consistency Coefficients

1.7.5.1. Kunder-Richardson Coefficient
1.7.5.2. Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient

1.8. Validity of the Instrument

1.8.1. Introduction
1.8.2. Definition of Validity
1.8.3. Validity of the Instruments

1.8.3.1. Immediate Validity
1.8.3.2. Content Validity
1.8.3.3. Construct Validity
1.8.3.4. Contrast Validity

1.8.4. Validity Strategies

1.9. Item Analysis

1.9.1. Introduction
1.9.2. Item Analysis
1.9.3. Difficulty and Validity Indexes
1.9.4. Correction of Random Effects

1.10. Interpretation of Test Scores

1.10.1. Introduction
1.10.2. Interpretation of Scores
1.10.3. Normative Test Scales
1.10.4. Typical Derived Scales
1.10.5. Interpretations Referring to the Criterion

A comprehensive program that will take you through the knowledge you need to compete among the best"